Whole Wheat Khara Buns

Finally I baked my favorite Iyengar Bakery style “Khara Buns” [Spicy Rolls] at home and am very happy that I used healthy ingredients like whole wheat & chia seeds!! Ingredients Whole wheat flour-1 1/2 cups [ will need extra 1/4 cup or so while kneading] Instant yeast-1/2 tbsp Salt-1 tsp Sugar-1 1/2 tsp Milk- 1/4…

Stuffed Tomotillo Gravy

Found some fresh tomatillos at the farmers market this weekend and wanted to make something new and different than your regular fried or stuffed tomatillos. So, got some ideas from my Mom and  thus made this uniquely yummylicious gravy!! Do give it a try. Ingredients  Tomoatillos-8 ( make four slits on each tomotillo and set…

Baked Chilli Chicken

This is one recipe that is enjoyed by people of all ages everywhere. Traditionally the chicken pieces are deep fried, but I wanted to skip the fryer and stick to my oven but keep all the flavors intact. I’m happy to say I did not disappoint coz it was gone in no time. Our Happy…

Portobello Pizza

My Pizza cavings got a satisfying fix with this yummy Portobello Pizza!! Ingredients Portobello Mushrooms-4 Mozzarella cheese-1/2 cup[shredded] Grape Tomatoes-1/4 cup [sliced into rounds] Red Onions-1/4 cup [diced] Green Onions-4 sprigs [chopped] Dressing Balsamic vinegar-2 tbsp Olive oil- 1 tbsp Green Chilis- 2 [finely chopped] Mint Leaves-1/2 tsp [finely chopped] Lemon Juice-1 tsp Salt to…

Turkey Pepper Masala

The bland and boring turkey gets a spice packed makeover!! Ingredients Turkey Drumsticks- 6 [ make some cuts on the drumsticks] Olive oil-2 tbsp Shahi jeera-1/2 tsp Green chili-2 tbsp finely chopped Red onion-1/2 cup sliced Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp Dried mint leaves- 2 tsp crushed Turmeric-1/4 tsp Black pepper powder-1 1/2 tsp Garam…

Roasted Asparagus

Simple,tasty and super healthy is all I can say about this quick and easy recipe. Do give it a shot! Ingredients Asparagus-2 bunches trimmed Seasoning Red Chilli Powder-1/2 tsp Pepper Powder-1/2 tsp Dried Parsley-1 tsp Dried Mint-1 tsp Dry Garlic Powder-1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar-1 tsp Salt to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1 tbsp Method Trim…

Cajun Chicken

Versatile, simple and packed with a ton of flavor. This chicken recipe is very easy to make and can be whipped in no time. Total crowd pleaser. Must try!! Ingredients Chicken Breast- 1 lb [cut into pcs] Cajun Spice Blend-2 tbsp ( look for the spice blend recipe in the posts) Lime Juice-2 tbsp Olive…

Baked Tandoori Chicken

Today I’m sharing my absolute favorite chicken recipe. My girls simply love Tandoori Chicken and thus it is a regular in my kitchen. I hope you all love it too…looking forward to your inputs and comments. Ingredients Organic Chicken Breasts-2lbs [cut into strips] Cayenne pepper-1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder-1 tsp Ginger paste-1/2 tsp Garlic paste-1…

Garbanzo Beet Salad

This salad is a perfect blend of crisp veggies and beans with the right kick from the spicy Serrano dressing!! A completely satisfying lunch for a rainy afternoon!! Ingredients Garbanzo beans-1 cup [cooked] Lettuce-1 cup[chopped] Beets-1/2 cup[shredded] Kale medley-1 cup Cucumbers-1/2 cup[chopped] Dressing Lemon Juice-2 tbsp Tahini-1/2 tsp Garlic-1 clove minced Cilantro-2 tsp[finely chopped] Serrano chili-1…

Garlic & Pepper Chicken Drumsticks

This is one of the easiest and simple recipes which explodes with a ton of flavor.One of my favorite pairing with this is a light cucumber salad with some lime juice.I make it mostly on my outdoor grill but due to winters in Michigan i don’t get to use my grill during the snowy months.so,I…